Join the 'Hafleh' at St. George Maronite Church

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May 30, 2007 at 9:54 AMMay 30, 2007 at 9:55 AM

DOVER — The tastes, sights, and sounds of Arabic culture will be on display Saturday at St. George Maronite Church's third annual Lebanese party known as "Hafleh" at 7 p.m. at the Hellenic Center, 219 Longhill Road.

Along with traditional food and drink, a highlight of the evening will be the "dabkeh," a traditional Lebanese dance performed by villagers as a greeting to outsiders. Co-organizer Sam Haddadin invites guests to join in and dance alongside the parishioners.

"This party will be our way of welcoming visitors to our community and our heritage," he said. In past years, former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen and her husband, Bill Shaheen, took part in the lively line dance.

The Hafleh will also feature live music by entertainer George Malouf and his band, traditional Lebanese songs by singer Celine Attallah, and a belly dancing performance.

There will also be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

Tickets for the church fundraiser are $35 per person, $15 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased from Janice Wood, 431-5454; Sam Haddadin, 742-2220; or Michel Gharios, 978-0044.

No tickets will be sold at the door. The Hafleh will take place from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner will be served from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

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